Ashfield Baptist Sermons

Rev. Danelle McLeay continued our Lenten series on Discipleship with a look at Gratitude. Key Passage: Luke 17:11-19

Re. Danelle McLeay addresses the issues of Domestic Violence, how to Recognise, Respond & Refer, using Proverbs 31:8-9 & John 8:2-11 as scriptural foundation.

Ps. Rob Ellis talks about the work of Baptistcare with those in the community facing significant disadvantage. Rob challenges us to see these people in the light of the Apostle Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 5.

Ps. Paul Bottrill-Chau takes the opportunity during Chinese New Year to look at the early faith and religion of the Chinese people before Buddhism arrived 2500 years ago. We are reminded that Yahweh is indeed the God of all nations. Daniel 7:13-14

Rev. Danelle McLeay shares from Psalm 33 and encourages us to "Sing a New Song" in the coming year, both individually and as a community of faith.

Ps. Paul Bottrill-Chau looks at Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist in Luke 3. We examine what the significance of John's baptism would have been and what it means to us today.

Rev. Danelle McLeay continues our January series on the early life of Jesus. Today we look at the story in Luke 2:41-52 where Jesus and his family travel to Jerusalem for the Passover. (Two parts)

Gordon Torry looks at the story of the visit of the Wise Men to the baby Jesus in Matthew 2:1-12. What does this story tell us about Jesus? What was Matthew's purpose in including these individuals, and who were they really?

Ps. Paul Bottrill-Chau looks at the naming of Jesus and His presentation at the Temple in Luke 2:21-38

Rev. Danelle McLeay shares how the Christmas story expresses God's love for humanity.

Ps. Paul Bottrill-Chau reflects on the implications of Christ being the "Prince of Peace" as indicated in John 14:26-31 and Isaiah 9:6-7.

Ps. Paul Bottrill-Chau reflects on seeming paradox of God being both transcendent and "other" and being Emmanuel - "God with us".

Rahel Landrum shares from the scriptures and the richness of her Jewish Heritage about Yeshua, the Messiah & Saviour of the world.

Rev. Danelle McLeay shares a message from Psalm 27.

Genesis Series Message #19 - Rev. Danelle McLeay wraps up our series on Genesis.

Genesis Series Message #18 - Ps. Paul Bottrill-Chau takes a final look at the life of Joseph and suggests four things we can learn from his life.

Genesis Series Message #17 - Ps. Paul Bottrill-Chau continues to look at the life of Joseph. Here Joseph's fortunes improve significantly as he released from prison and brought before Pharaoh to interpret his dreams.

Genesis Series Message #16 - Rev. Danelle McLeay looks at the first episode in Joseph's life is Egypt, his rise and fall within the house of Potiphar.

Genesis Series Message #15 - Ps. Paul Bottrill-Chau introduces the story and character of Joseph through an examination of Genesis 37:1-36.

Genesis Series Message #14 - Ps. Paul Bottrill-Chau continues our series in Genesis, the week looking at Jacob and his brother Esau.

Rev. Danelle McLeay concludes our short series on growing spiritually, looking at how we respond to God in action as ways to promote growth and evidence of it.

Rev. Danelle McLeay talks about the essential Word of God and how it works in our lives bringing about spiritual growth.

Genesis Series Message #1. Pastor Paul Bottrill-Chau begins our new series on the book of Genesis. He looks at the creation account and provides a general introduction to studying and understanding Genesis.

Genesis Series Message #2. Pastor Paul Bottrill-Chau looks at the final creative action of God: Humanity, and what it means for humanity to be made "in the image of God".

Genesis Series Message #3. Pastor Paul Bottrill-Chau examines Genesis 2:8-17 & 3:1-13 and the story of Adam & Eve's disobedience. We look at what this meant for Adam and Eve and for humanity today.

Genesis Series Message #4. Glen Powell looks at Genesis 3:14-24 and the aftermath of Adam & Eve eating of the forbidden fruit. We examine God's work of Restoration, Reconciliation and Repair in the this story and throughout the Genesis narratives.

Genesis Series Message #5. Rev. Danelle McLeay examines Genesis 4:1-15 and the story of Cain and Abel.

Genesis Series Message #6. Rev. Danelle McLeay begins our look at the story of Noah and the Flood in Genesis 6:5-22.

Genesis Series Message #7. Nick Potten continues and concludes our look at the story of Noah and the Flood. We see primarily what this story tells us about God and how humanity relates to Him.

Ashfield Baptist Childcare Thanksgiving Service. Pastor Paul Bottrill-Chau shares a message about how God sees us all the same, regardless of the colour of our skin, the language we speak, or the country we are from.

Rev. Danelle McLeay, in our second message on Strengthening Cultural Diversity, looks at how God has blessed and enriched our world through diverse cultures, languages and histories. No matter our culture or ethnic background, we were all created by God and are loved equally by Him.

Genesis Series Message #8. Pastor Paul Bottrill-Chau looks at the story of the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11:1-9.

Genesis Series Message #9. Glen Powell introduces us to Abram and the promise that God would bless him, his descendants and the nations through him. Scripture: Genesis 11:27-12:9

Genesis Series Message #10. Rev. Danelle McLeay leads us through Genesis 15:1-21 and the promises to Abram of both land and descendants. We look at the significance historically for Abram and the coming Israelite nation and followers of Christ today.

Genesis Series Message #12. Pastor Paul Bottrill-Chau looks at how the promise to Abraham, that he and his descendants would be a blessing to the nations, applies to the followers of Christ today, and how we can practically take up that promise and call.

Genesis Series Message #11. Nick Potten looks at the Covenant established between God and Abraham in Genesis 16 & 17.

Genesis Series Message #13. Pastor Paul Bottrill-Chau shares with us from Genesis 17, 18 & 22 on the Promise of a son for Abraham and Sarah and the Fulfilment of that promise in Isaac.